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These Pike County Pirates went through summer football workouts for with Perfect Attendance. 1st Row: Ray Horton, Griffin Floyd, Gavin Chambley, Chris Beeland, Dalton Smith, Chandler Polk, John Flowers, Trey Darsey. 2nd Row: Dalton Hately, Corey Wright, Jack Story, Bill Clark, Kyle Caraway, Devin Kimbell and Jacob Trucks. 3rd Row: Tra Taylor, Bailey Kimbrell, Hunter Milner, Caleb Caldwell, Grant Crane, Jacob Fuqua, Jared Sweatmon and Micah Nicholson. 4th Row: Cody Fine, Corey Burden, Jacob Rhyne, Anthony Story, Kyle Kenerly and Cullen Sutherland. | ||
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These Pike County Pirates were selected as the Super 11 by their coaches for going above and beyond what was expected of them. (Clockwise from Bottom Left): Cody Fine, Ray Horton, Dalton Hately, Kyle Kenerly, Jacob Rhyne, Tra Taylor, Grant Crane, Cullen Sutherland, Corey Wright, John Flowers and Bill Clark. | 
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Tra Taylor was chosen by his coaches as the player that exhibited great leadership, work ethic, and character. Tra is the Iron Pirate Award Winner. Tra is pictured with Coach Mike McNutt and Coach David Cape. | ||
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The Pike County Expo was held on August 19th. The theme was the 1950's and this event was sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. It was a great way to get to know businesses in our area. | |
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The Right Stuff BBQ team outscored 49 other professional teams to claim the title of Grand Champion at the City of Kennesaw's Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival held on August 20 and 21. Craig and Deeanna Cardell won $2,000 in cash, a Big Green Egg cooker, a one-of-a-kind ceramic trophy and bragging rights as State Champions in the Georgia State Championship Barbeque Cookoff and Kansas City Barbecue Society (KCBS) sanctioned competition. They took home additional cash, prizes and trophies in other judging categories, including 1st place in the beef brisket category and 5th place in the pork category as well as 1st place in the Anything Butt competition. Craig and Deeanna will be bringing their competition style cooking to Pike County in mid-September when they open "The Oink Joint BBQ" on the square in Zebulon. Photo courtesy of the City of Kennesaw's Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival. | |
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| These Oil Spill Ospreys are being rehabilitated by Bubba and Friends, Inc. in Zebulon, Georgia. Read their story on the home page dated 8.15.10. Click on Orphan Ospreys above and read the story of Stoops the Opsrey. | |
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| This trailer was stolen from the Barnesville-Lamar County Humane Society. The stolen trailer is a 2010 King American 6 X 12 V nose trailer with single wheels. The serial number is 517BE1218A0001242. Please contact the Lamar County Sheriff's Office at 770-358-5159 with any information. | 
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| Photos courtesy of Prayer Power of Georgia, Inc. These photos were taken during the Prayer Walk for the Pike County Schools. This yearly walk is held each year on the Saturday prior to school starting. | |
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Mid Georgia Ambulance donated an AED to the Pike County Alternative School on July 26. Ben Hinson, President and CEO of Mid Georgia Ambulance and Operations Manager Darrell Riggins donated the equipment to Mr. John Welch, the Administrative Assistant at the Alternative School. Superintendent Dr. Michael Duncan and Greg Greene, Student Services Director are also pictured. Photo courtesy of Mid Georgia Ambulance. | |
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| Sometime before 9 p.m. on July 30, 2010, a Deputy from the Pike County Sheriffs Office was involved in a two vehicle accident. The accident occurred in Zebulon in the area of Dairy Queen and Country Gold gas station. Two people were transported by Mid Georgia Ambulance to the hospital. Sheriff Jimmy Thomas advised that there were no life threatening injuries to those involved and that the accident is under investigation by the Georgia State Patrol. Update: The driver of the truck was cited in this accident by GSP. | |
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American Pride shows loud and clear at this farm in Thomaston. | |
| Director of Pike County Parks and Recreation Authority, Kevin Teate said that the Pride of Pike Celebration was a success and that enough money was raised to return the $1000 donation that the Board of Commissioners made to help with the fireworks. He thanked Commissioners for their support on the behalf of the Parks and Recreation Authority at the July 27, 2010 BOC meeting. | 
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District 2 Commission Candidate Tamra Jarrett and her family at the Courthouse on Election Night. | |
| Mid Georgia Ambulance is sending crews down to New Orleans to help with medical needs of those involved in the Gulf oil spill clean up. Nationally Registered Paramedics BJ Jenkins and Jason Montgomery left on July 15th to help for two weeks before being relieved by another crew from Mid Georgia who will take their place. Acadian Ambulance Service out of Lafayette, Lousiana is their point of contact while working in the Gulf region. Photo courtesy of Mid Georgia Ambulance. | 
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The Georgia Irish Disc Dogs performed for our troops down at Fort Benning during the July 4th weekend. Over 10,000 soldiers attended this Fourth of July celebration. Gipper, Irish, Rocket, and Thunder performed with owner and trainer Mark Muir at the celebration. Photos courtesy of Georgia Irish Disc Dogs. | |
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Two families were presented Blue Star pins from the Pike Post 197, The American Legion. The Blue Star is presented to families that have loved one on active duty in the USA military. The Rivers family for their son Keith, and the Gilow family for their son Cameron, received Blue Star pins. The American Legion and Prayer Power have "Prayer for the Troops" the first Monday of every month at noon at the Veteran's Memorial on the Court house square. | |
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These are pictures from the Bolton Road fire that Pike County Emergency Services responded to during the annual Pride of Pike Celebration parade on Saturday. Photos courtesy of Brian Michel. | |
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Shelley C. Nickel, interim president of Gordon College, began her tenure Thursday, July 1. She will serve in this capacity until a permanent president has been selected. Nickel said she is honored to have been selected for this position and looks forward to serving the Gordon College community. | |
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| The Pride of Pike 4th of July Celebration Parade was held on July 3, 2010. The message that "Freedom is not free" came home loud and clear for those who attended the parade in Zebulon today. Fallenheroesofgeorgia.com provided placards for 173 soldiers who have died in the line of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. Teresa Rutledge, mother of fallen hero Lance Corporal Jeffrey D. Walker, organized volunteers from Pike and surrounding counties came together to honor these fallen heroes and their families. Many home town folks came out to celebrate Independence Day by being a part of the parade with their vehicles, horses, tractors, and being part of a float and there were many who came out to celebrate by waving, clapping, and collecting candy as the parade passed by. And then the festivities at the Pike Parks & Recreation field were a lot of fun too. If you missed it this year, you missed a treat! Thanks to all who worked to make this day of celebration possible! More pictures by clicking here. | |
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The Pike County Recreation Authority worked hard along with the help of citizens in Pike County to present a great fireworks show this year. Thank you to all who had a hand in bringing this event to fruition. Fundraising is tiring work but the end result was spectacular! | |
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| Pike County Emergency Services (PCES) has received a 2009 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the purchase of a new ladder truck. The amount of the grant totaled $500,000. This grant fund allowed PCES to purchase a quint, also known as a combination of a ladder truck and fire engine to help fight fires here in Pike County. This ladder truck replaced a fire engine that has served in our community since 1968. Photos courtesy of Tim Steinmetz of First Class Fire Apparatus, Inc. | |
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It is with joy that we, Sydney Dawn Connally, and Dylan Lee Moore, invite you to share in the celebration of love and happiness as we exchange our marriage vows on Friday, the ninth of July, 2010 at seven o'clock in the evening at Barnesville Church of the Nazarene in Barnesville, Georgia. Reception immediately following. Photo courtesy of Heather Hall. | |
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Mariella Crea came to Pike County Middle School in May to speak with 8th Graders about her mother's experience as a rescuer of Jews in France during the Holocaust. See article entitled "My Mother's Voice" dated 6.24.10. Mariella was presented with gifts from the students including a memorial from the wall for her mother. Thank you to Todd Child for bringing history to life for students. | 
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A Lifeflight helicopter landed in Pike County on Highway 19 near Patton Road on Saturday, June 19, 2010 to fly a car accident victim to Atlanta for treatment. Photos courtesy of Brian Michel. | 
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| Lady Pirate Basketball Camp was held at Pike County Middle School June 7-10th. This year’s camp was a huge success! Camp Allstars for the week include: Kaylie Andrews, Sarah Andrews, Kris Beckham, Jessica Lacari, Aaliyah Williams, Ashley York, Lindsey Corbin, McKenzie English, Sydnie Foster, Bree Mason, Dana Claire Mangham, and Drew McMillan. Most Intense Lady Pirate Camper Award went to Bailey Spencer. Congratulations to all campers on a great week of basketball! Photo and information courtesy of Pike County Middle School. | 
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Pirate Future Stars Basketball Camp at Pike County Middle School. This year's campers worked hard on skills that will make them Pirate Future Stars! Pirates of the Day on Monday were Nic McMillan and John Mark Friend; on Tuesday, Peyton Barmon and Dontae Maddox; and on Wednesday, Vurshon O’Neal and Acton Shirley. The Pirates of the Week were Brody Kelley and Daulton Corbett. John Mark Friend and Kory Maddox won the Hotshot Contest. The Free Throw contest was won by John Mark Friend and Brody Kelley. Chandler Polk and Hunter Marion were the winners of the Knockout competition. Congratulations! Photo and information courtesy of Pike County Middle School. | |
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‘Celebrate America’ at The Rock Ranch during the 11th-Annual Event on Saturday, June 26, 2010 that features a fireworks extravaganza, train rides, live music and rubber duck derby. The Celebrate America features a patriotic program including a world class fireworks display that will rival any professional pyrotechnics show in the state. The patriotic program just before the fireworks will feature an appearance from a group of military veterans who are members of The Tuskegee Airmen. Families will have an opportunity to meet these American heroes. Photo courtesy of the Rock Ranch. For more information, click on the Calendar of Events page. | 
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These photos are from the 3rd Annual "Art in the Garden" event held on May 16, 2010 at the UGA Research & Education Garden in Griffin. Photos are courtesy of Johnnie Gaskill from her portfolio entitled: 2010--05--Art in the Garden--May 16th. Go to her website at www.jgaskill.com or view more photos at johnniegaskill.zenfolio.com. If you are interested in purchasing a copy of a photo, please contact Johnnie at johnniegaskill@gmail.com. | |
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These photos are from the Pike County Ballfield in May of 2010. Photos are courtesy of Johnnie Gaskill. You can view more of Johnnie's photos by clicking here or clicking on the box that says "Gaskill Recreation Photos". If you are interested in purchasing a copy of a photo seen here, please contact Johnnie at johnniegaskill@gmail.com. Go to her website at www.jgaskill.com or view more photos at johnniegaskill.zenfolio.com. | 
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| Pike County U10 Boys Soccer Win First Place. The following boys represented Pike County in the South Atlanta Rec Riot, May 22-23, 2010 in Newnan GA: Davis York, Josh Epton, Hamp Swift, Blake Webb, Dalton Totten, Michael Wright, Chandler Francis, Josh DeMarco and Maison Corbett. The boys are coached by Scott Webb, Richard Epton and James Corbett. The boys remained undefeated in all four games to bring home the championship trophies. Thank you to Shelley Webb for this information and photo. Congratulations to the Pike County U10 Boys Soccer Team! | 
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This photo is from the 1st Annual Dog and Pony that was held at Chestnut Oak on May 29, 2010. Photo courtesy of Tori Michelle. | |
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These photos from the 1st Annual Dog and Pony that was held at Chestnut Oak on May 29, 2010 are courtesy of Brenda Fayard. | 
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The Board of Commissioners and the Pike County Chamber of Commerce sponsored a Meet and Greet for new County Manager Bill Sawyer on Friday, June 11, 2010. Guest Columnist Margie Trammell said that over 200 people attended while she was at the event. Read her editorial on the Letters to the Editor page. In the picture on the left, County Manager Sawyer talks to citizens about various concerns in the county. In the right, he speaks with Ben Maxedon of Prayer Power of Georgia, Inc. | 
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The 2010 Political Forum was held in Zebulon on June 8, 2010. Look for the article dated 6.12.10 and for an update on Monday. County Commission Candidates for two districts and State District 127 Candidates spoke at this forum. | |
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Georgia Relay, the free public service that enables people who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, deaf-blind and speech-impaired to place and receive calls via a standard telephone line, announced today that Zachary Taylor, an 18 year-old senior at Peachtree Ridge High School in Suwannee, Georgia, was selected as the state of Georgia’s recipient of the 2010 Hamilton Relay Scholarship. The Hamilton Relay Scholarship Program is designed to support individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired in their post-secondary education. One scholarship is awarded annually in each of the states where Hamilton Relay is the contracted telecommunications relay service provider. Zachary, who is hard of hearing, received $500 in scholarship money that he will apply next year to his education at Reinhardt College in Waleska, Georgia. All of the scholarship applicants had to be deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired, a high school student in the state of Georgia, and had to complete and submit an application as well as an original essay and a letter of recommendation. A committee reviewed all of the applications and chose Zachary as this year’s winner. Congratulations Zachary! Photo of Zachary Taylor with Karin Sack, Georgia Relay’s outreach coordinator, courtesy of Georgia Relay. | |
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| Three Pike County Disc Dogs and their owners are flying high now that they qualified for the World Championships during the last weekend of May. Mark and Stacey Muir are the proud owners of these Irish Disc Dogs. Read more about them in the article dated 6.9.10. Click here to see video of a Disc Dog in action and click here to find out more about Georgia Irish Disc Dogs. Photos courtesy of Georgia Irish Disc Dogs. | |
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| Pike County's Georgia Irish Disc Dogs performed in Italy for two weeks during the month of May. These pictures are from Italy. The Georgia Irish Disc Dogs and owner Mark Muir will soon be joining with three other disc dogs and their owner to perform for our troops during the July 4th weekend. Read more about them in the article dated 6.9.10. Click here to see video of a Disc Dog in action and click here to find out more about Georgia Irish Disc Dogs. Photos courtesy of Georgia Irish Disc Dogs. | |
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Commissioner Parrish Swift found a unique way to help raise money for the 2010 Pride of Pike Celebration. Yes, that is a pie that he is wearing. He said that it tasted pretty good too! Thanks to all who gave their time and donations toward the yard sale and everyone who came out and bought something to help fund the fireworks. | |
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| Steve Hicks from Bubba and Friends, Inc. was the first guest of the Summer Reading Program at the J. Joel Edwards Library on Wednesday, June 2, 2010. He brought a Lanner Falcon, a baby Great Horned Owl, a 10 day old turkey vulture, and a Screech Owl named Elmo to help show children about wildlife rehabilitation during this education program. Programs continue on Wednesdays at 3 p.m. at the library throughout the summer. Check the Calendar of Events page for more information. To find out more about Bubba and Friends, Inc. out of Zebulon and to read the story of Stoops the Osprey, click here. | |
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| The First Annual Pike County "Dog and Pony Show” was held on May 29, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Chestnut Oak Center. The main goals of the event are to have fun, learn something, and showcase our local animal clubs and organizations. It was sponsored by the Friends of Pike County Animals, the Pike County Horse Club, and the Farm Bureau. More pictures soon! | 
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Michelle Barker sits with her dogs after telling the public about each breed at the First Annual Dog and Pony Show. | |
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Dauset Trails was at the Dog and Pony Show with a Gray Rat Snake and a giant tortoise. For more about Dauset Trails, click here. | 
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Tucker and Julie Reid are members of Georgia Piedmont Region K-9 Search and Rescue, Inc. There are 9 members and 9 dogs ranging from golden retrievers to bloodhounds, labs, and rescue dogs. | |
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Steve Hicks from Bubba and Friends, Inc. was at the Dog and Pony Show with this Lanner Falcon and week old Turkey Vulture. For more about Bubba and Friends, Inc., click here. | 
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| The Pike County Recreation Cheerleaders were honored at the May night meeting of the Board of Commissioners. These girls took the Grand Champion title out of ten teams in South Carolina during a national competition earlier this month. Their Grand Champion trophy was there with them, but girls also received their own individual trophies during the meeting and were honored by the Board of Commissioners for this accomplishment. They also received a standing ovation from the audience. Congratulations to the cheerleaders and their coaches, Heather Coates and Kim Hubbard. Great job! Pictures courtesy of W. Willis. | |
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Mr. and Mrs. Timothy W. Calvert request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter Mary Katherine Calvert to Mr. Jonathan Allen Stewart on Saturday, the 5th of June 2010 at 4 o’clock in the evening at West Sunny Side Community Church in Sunny Side, GA. Congratulations! | |
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| Pike Post 197, The American Legion presented the Memorial Day Ceremony at the Pike County Courthouse again this year. Job well done. Commander, Post 197 Don Bailey said to those in attendance: "A Flag may be a flimsy bit of printed gauze, or a beautiful banner of finest silk. Its intrinsic value may be trifling or great; but its real value is beyond price, for it is a precious symbol of all that we and our comrades have worked for and lived for, and died for-a free Nation of free men, true to the faith of the past, devoted to the ideals and practice of Justice, Freedom and Democracy...Let us remember and honor all the brave men and women of our armed forces whose names are etched on countless walls throughout the many nations and those who have recently passed and completed their faithful service to our nation." |
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| Pike Post 197, The American Legion says thanks to Freshway (Pastries), Cindy’s Florist, Prayer Power of Georgia, The Vega Boys (Jim Towery, Shane Corley. Mike Coley, Al Whitten, Peter Paulk), Walker Chandler (Bagpipes), Cody Eubanks (Bugler from Upson Lee High School), the Citizens in attendance, Pike Post 197, The American Legion, Department of Georgia, and all our Veterans and their families. | |
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Marcia Calloway-Ingram was sworn in a Pike County's Magistrate Judge on May 28, 2010. | |
| Pike Post 197, The American Legion, Department of Georgia will be conducting the Memorial Day Ceremony at 11 am and the public is invited to attend. Special Music by the Vega Boys and Walker Chandler. Guest Speakers will be Two WWII Veterans from Pike County. Due to the limited seating that may be available we recommend you bring a lawn chair. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved to the upstairs Pike County Courthouse courtroom. | 
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Since kicking off his U.S. Senate campaign in the fall of 2009, Hadley has crisscrossed the state to bring his positive vision for Georgia to the citizens. Although he is a lifelong Democrat, Hadley also speaks to groups that represent different political views. “As Georgia’s next U.S. Senator, I have to do my best to represent ALL Georgians,” says Hadley. “That means I can’t just visit with people who see things my way.” Hadley’s message is about putting people first in government and focusing on job growth, small business success, and educational achievement. “I’m not interested in the old political tactics. I just want to do the best job I can to move Georgia and the nation forward as a public servant,” says Hadley. You can learn more about RJ Hadley’s campaign for U.S. Senate at www.hadleyforussenate.com. Picture on the We Are Pike County Page courtesy of Hadley for U.S. Senate. | |
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Congratulations to Brooke and Dakota Tardy! Photos courtesy of ReGina Landers-Tardy. | 
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| These are just a few of the pictures that Pike County Times took at the Pike County Relay for Life. Many more to come! The 2009 Relay for Life box above will be updated to say 2010 Relay for Life and I will continue to upload pictures there until it is complete. | |
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These photos are from the Pike County Relay for Life courtesy of J. Paul Folds. More pictures coming soon! | 
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| On Wednesday, May 19, 2010, West Central Pre-Release Center held a graduation program for 14 inmates who successfully completed the South Metro Micro Entrepeneur (SMME) class at the Center. SMME teaches how to start one's own business and assists with business plans, marketing of goods and services and directs the graduates to lending institutions who have partnered with SMME to provide micro-loans for business start ups. Mr. Denny Danylchak is the instructor for the 10 week class. Local business owner Gwen Seale was the guest speaker. Graduates and their business plans were: Kimberly Davis (salon), Donna Nix (home health care), Dionza Keener (jams & jelly), Jackie Rice (mobile bookkeeping), April Watkins (floor cleaning), Janie Garrett (physical therapy), Whitney Clark (catering), Rhonda Samples (produce stand), Bertha Easton (cleaning services ), Lidonda Carter (convenience store ), Bradaycia Marcus (club), Michelle McGowan (barber shop), Phyllis Dothard (scrapbooking), and Hattie Sheppard (cleaning service). Congratulations! Photos courtesy of West Central Pre-Release Center. | |
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Bad Boys House of Cycles held a Benefit Ride for Noah's Ark Rehabilitation Center in Locust Grove on Saturday, May 15, 2010. It looked like a lot of fun! Bad Boys House of Cycles is your Local, Family Owned and Operated Bike Shop with quality parts and services to fit your needs. To find out more about Bad Boys House of Cycles, give them a call at 770-567-RIDE (7433). Tell them that you saw the pictures from the Noah's Ark Benefit Ride on Pike County Times.com. | |
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Johnnie Ann Gaskill is a photographer and a writer from Thomaston, Georgia takes photos for Pike County Times whenever she is out and about in Pike County. See more of her pictures by clicking on the Gaskill Recreation Photos link above. | 
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This Flag Retirement Ceremony sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 123, Flint River Council and Pike County Post 197, The American Legion where more than 135 flags were retired with respect on May 15, 2010. | 
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The Pike County 4-H Rabies Clinic and Bake Sale was held on Saturday, May 15, 2010. 165 animals were vaccinated against rabies thanks to responsible pet owners in Pike County through the services of Memorial Drive Veterinary Clinic. Look for next year's clinic to be held in the morning rather than in the afternoon. | 
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West Central Georgia Pre-Release Center did something that it had never done before on My 14, 2010. 116 inmates pledged their own money and walked for Relay for Life. Over $200 was raised for the American Cancer Society. Angie Sandefur, who is a cancer survivor and a volunteer with the Pike County Relay for Life, deserves the lion's share of credit for this event, said Warden Edd Sanders. Photo courtesy of the West Central Georgia Pre-Release Center. | |
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| The National Museum of Patriotism in Atlanta offers more than twenty educational displays and interactive exhibits that answer each of these questions and teaches children and adults about the history of patriotism in America. These educational displays and interactive exhibits give everyone an opportunity to learn about every day issues and organizations that impact our lives whether we realize it or not. www.museumofpatriotism.org. | |
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| The 2010 Pimiento Festival was held on May 15, 2010 on the Courthouse Square in Zebulon. Vendors sold their wares and there were several booths open to support various functions in our community. Barbara Messer won the Pimiento Cheese Spread Contest sponsored by the Farm Bureau. Make a point to attend next year's Pimiento Festival if you missed out this year. | |
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Teacher and author Ann Yearwood was crowned the 2010 Pimiento Queen by Walker Chandler at the Pimiento Festival in Zebulon. She proudly held her bouquet of oversized pimientos and told how she and her husband planted and picked 50 acres of pimientos by hand at a time when there were canneries in Zebulon, Concord, and Woodbury. Pimientos were planted and then picked weekly until frost after the plants began to produce, bought back by the canneries that cooked, packaged, and sent the pimientos out by train. | |
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The Pike County Horse Club will present "Open Arena Day" at Chestnut Oak on Saturday, May 22nd. Look on the Calendar of Events page for information. | 
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Mrs. Harper shows her love of art and excitment for the upcoming Pike County Arts Council Summer Arts Camp in June. Click on the Calendar of Events page for more information. Deadline is June 9th or the first 100 paid applicants. | 
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Walker Chandler was dressed as the Founder of Boy Scouts as he entertained those who attended the festival. The Boy Scouts held a Flag Retirement Ceremony during this Saturday afternoon as well. (Pictures coming soon.) | 
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Fundraising for the 2010 Pride of Pike Fourth of July Celebration was held in this booth with the help of some very hard-working volunteers, those who baked home-made goods for sale at the festival, and those who donated and enjoyed the baked goodies. Look on the Calendar of Events page for information on the May 27th organizational meeting for the June 5th Yard Sale. | |
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The National Day of Prayer was held on Thursday, May 6, 2010 on the Courthouse Square in Zebulon. The theme was: “Prayer... For Such A Time As This” and it was sponsored by Prayer Power of Georgia, Inc. Zebulon First Baptist Ensemble provided inspirational music during the Courthouse gathering. Over 200 people attended the afternoon observance.The second observance was held at Life Springs Church at 6:45 p.m. The Concord quartet "The Four Fathers" and the Life Spring praise group sang during the evening event. During both prayer ceremonies, local pastors spoke and lead those assembled in prayer for our community, our troops and their families, and our country as well as for those who are in positions of leadership. To find out more about Prayer Power of Georgia, Inc. click here. | |
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| "If I were Mayor..." began each essay for the Georgia Municipal Association Mayor’s Essay Contest. 6th Grade School-Level Winners won a field trip to Zebulon City Hall to meet with Mayor Mike Beres to see what it feels like to a part of City Government. Jonai Parks' essay won him the title of Honorary Mayor. Four Honorary City Council Members were chosen: Alexis Abney, Kayli Sprayberry, Blakelynn Williams and Steven Gatlin. Each student was presented with a Savings Bond and their winning essays were submitted to the Georgia Municipal Association to be entered in state-level competition. Congratulations to Kayli Sprayberry, Alexis Abney, Blakelynn Williams, Steven Gatlin, and Jonai Parks for a job well-done! Thank you to Mayor Mike Beres for showing these students a day in the life of the Zebulon Mayor and Council Members. Photos courtesy of Pike County Middle School. | |
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Jeff Mason has been named chief of the Gordon College Police Department and its director of public safety. Mason, 42, comes to Gordon from the Griffin Police Department where he worked for 15 years, most recently as a captain. Photo courtesy of Gordon College. See article dated 5.18.10 for more information. | 
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Mid Georgia Ambulance has recently replaced six of their ambulances with brand new models, keeping their total fleet at 39 ambulances. Each of the six new ambulances costs approximately $100,000.00 unequipped. One will be deployed to the Pike and Lamar County operation. | |
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Dakota Tardy of Zebulon and Brooke Watson of Milner invite their friends and family to their wedding on Saturday, May 22, 2010 at 4 o’clock at Barnesville Church of the Nazarene. The Bride's Parents are Joe & Kathy Stout of Milner and the Late John H. Watson of McDonough. The Groom's Parents are Regina Landers Tardy of Zebulon and Terry & Gina Tardy of Griffin. The Bride's Grandparents are Linda Coleman of Jackson, Curtis & Dee Coleman of Jackson, Dewey & Evelyn Stout of Barnesville, and Sheila & Late John Watson of McDonough. The Groom's Grandparents are Ralph & Hazel Landers of Zebulon and Late Frank & Barbara Tardy of Griffin. Brooke graduated from Lamar County High School 2006. She earned an Associates Business Administration Degree from Gordon College 2009 and a Bachelor of Accountancy Georgia State University 2011. Brooke is a Student & Administrative Assistant at Melvin, Rooks, & Howell P.C in Griffin. Dakota graduated from Pike County High School 2003 and is an Electrician at Webb Electric Company in Pike County. Reception to follow at the Gathering Place in Milner. | |
| Pike Post 197, Commander Don Bailey accepts the United States Flag being presented to the Post by Staff Sergeant Stefan R. Huckaby, U.S. Army. The U.S. Flag was flown in the face of the enemy over the American Compound, Camp Phoenix, Afghanistan by HHC, 148th Support Battalion, 48th Brigade, during “OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM”. On behalf of the members of Post 197, Post Commander Bailey awarded Staff Sergeant Huckaby the Legionaire Coin for his dedication and service to our nation. Staff Sergeant Huckaby is the son of Robert and Bonnie Huckaby of Meansville. If you are interested in becoming an American Legion Pike Post 197 member, please call 770-468-8726 or email pikepost197@hotmail.com. Photo courtesy of American Legion Pike Post 197. | 
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At the annual Chaplain Appreciation Dinner on Tuesday, May 4, 2010, HeartBound Ministries honored West Central Pre-Release Center as the 2010 Facility of the Year and Warden Edd Sanders as the Warden of the Year. HeartBound Ministries’ mission statement is “Reaching Hearts Bound by Prison Walls…” This non-profit outreach organization supports and trains prison chaplains to minister to inmates through programs that are designed to change the lives of inmates and reduce rates of return back into the system after release from a facility. To find out more about HeartBound Ministries, click here. Photo courtesy of West Central Pre-Release Center. | |
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| Pictures from the 2010 Special Olympics are going online now. Click on the yellow box above that says 2010 Special Olympics to see pictures as they are uploaded. | |
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Three Pike County Department Heads graduated from the Management Development Program for Georgia Local Government taught by the faculty of the University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson Institute at the University of Georgia’s Griffin Campus Office of Continuing Education on April 29, 2010. Voter Registrar Sandi Chamblin, Public Works Director Todd Goolsby, and E-911 Director Darlene Smith have been attending since August of 2009. Pictured here are Interim County Manager Teresa Watson, Public Works Director Todd Goolsby, and Voter Registrar Sandi Chamblin. Congratulations for a job well done! | 
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Richard Bernabe will be the guest speaker when the West Central Georgia Shutterbugs meet on Tuesday, May 11th, at 6:30 p.m. at the Thomaston-Upson Arts Council (TUAC) Gallery and Gift Shop, located on the square in Thomaston. Go to the Calendar of Events page for more information. | |
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R.U.S.H. Weekend at the Rock Ranch will be held on May 7 and 8th. Go to the Calendar of Events page for more information. | 
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| Members of the Gordon College Newman Club display a flag sent to them by Gen. Lawrence Dudney Jr. in appreciation for what the club and members of the Gordon College staff and faculty have done for the troops. The club collected items for “goodie boxes” and were able to send 18 boxes to soldiers with a Gordon connection. Holding the flag, from left, Richard Schmude, club advisor and Gordon College professor; Jessica Denton, Jennifer Hurley, Emily Mallory, Ryan Salehzadeh and Brandon Anderson. Photo courtesy of Gordon College. | 
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Honors student Rebecca Sinoway, left, joins Mark Milewicz, director of the Honors Program and associate professor of political science and fellow honors student Anni Skurja in the seminar room of the Honors House at Gordon College. The Gordon College Honors House – at the end of Georgia Avenue – contains a study lounge and reading room, a computer lab and a seminar room for honors courses and other meetings. There also is space for three faculty offices. Local businessman Lance Toland made a donation to furnish a portion of the house. In honor of his generosity, a room has been named The Toland Study Room. Photo courtesy of Gordon College. | |
| Pictures from January through April have been moved to the Spring 2010 page. Click on the box in yellow at the top of the page. | |
| Pictures from October through December have been moved to the Winter 2009 page. Click on the box in yellow at the top of the page. | |
| Pictures from August and September have been moved to the Fall 2009 page. Click on the box in yellow at the top of the page. | |
| Pictures from May through July have been moved to the Summer 2009 page. Click on the box in yellow at the top of the page. | |
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